Tax fraud

New York state tax authorities have opened an investigation into allegations reported in the New York Times that President Donald Trump and his family created their real estate empire through “instances of outright fraud,” evading taxes on hundreds of millions of dollars.

President Donald Trump dismissed allegations in a New York Times story that he had received vastly more money from his father than previously admitted — in possible violation of tax laws — as “very old” and “boring.”

Services, stock, shenanigans; fuel for fraud; Mo’ plea; and other highlights of recent tax cases.

The Internal Revenue Service’s Bank Secrecy Act program, in which it is supposed to safeguard against money laundering, is having only a minimal impact on tax compliance, according to a new report.

Just enough false income; fraud from inside a sex-offender program; payroll perp; and other highlights of recent tax cases.

Fraudsters may target those who want to help victims.

Tax pros share how they handle concerns about preparer fraud.

Crown capers; with a bullet; using the jailed; and other highlights of recent tax cases.

Some hoped that the TCJA would hinder cheating taxpayers; practitioners aren’t so sure.

The Internal Revenue Service is planning to update its user agreement for taxpayers and tax professionals accessing its e-Services applications online in an effort to improve security.